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Allie & Kane – Getting Ready & First LookRenaissance Worthington Hotel

April 4, 2016 First Look

I think that this reaction is exactly what pretty much every girl hopes for. Kane was SO ready to see Allie, and she was ready to. Just before I had him turn around she was getting teary eyed with anticipation. He was bouncing with excitement. Hands down my favorite part of my job – the gut reaction of seeing his bride! This one amazing part of this day is just the icing on the cake as the entire day pretty much rocked. I don’t think there was a single thing that wasn’t perfect!

Before the big reveal Allie & Kane prepared for their day in their suites at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in downtown Fort Worth. Allie and her bridesmaids played on the balcony, got all prettied up by the hair and makeup team and had us all laughing. Kane and his gentlemen cut up and had fun together and he even tried on his spurs that were a gift at the rehearsal dinner the night before.

Check back tomorrow for more! This one was a long 12 hour day with so many photo ops so it will be several posts. 🙂 Lots of photo goodness!

Thanks to the vendor team for making the day so beautiful:

Tami Winn Events

Lynn Films

Neiman Marcus – Brides Gown

Bliss Bridal – Bridesmaids Gowns

Angie Williams – Brides Hair & Makeup

Christy Clark – Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup

Worthington Renaissance – Hotel

Katie & Charlie – New Years Eve Wedding Reception at Fort Worth Club

January 21, 2016 Details

Happy New Year!!! I mean come on, is this not the most epic way to ever celebrate the new year? Surrounded by by their loved ones these two said more than I do. They said goodbye to 2015 and hello to a new year and a new life and Mr. & Mrs. They also threw the best New Years Eve party ever!

The ballroom at Fort Worth Club looked amazing! Tami Winn and her team pulled off a beautiful installation of floral, lighting, custom pieces and a floral halo that was suspended over the dance floor. It was the first time for the club to have a piece suspended from the chandelier and it just perfected the ambience and made everyone know that this night – was about the party on the dance floor! To go with their theme – the countdown to Conway – the couple had confetti tubes with “cue the confetti” tags and party horn place cards.

As the clock crept toward midnight the Project Band led the countdown and the room erupted in confetti, cheers, noise makers and lots of first kisses of 2016. It was perfect!

Glad I could ring in the new year with this couple, their families and an great team of wedding vendors:

Tami Winn Events – Planning, design & floral

Fort Worth Club

Angie Williams – Hair & Makeup

Turquoise Video Productions

Randy Ro Entertainment – Stage Draping

Stageworks – Floral Halo Structure (Flowers by Tami Winn)

Absolute Entertainment – The Project – Band

Beyond – Lighting

DFW Dance Floors – Custom dance floor and stage facade

Paper Planet – Paper Products

Neiman Marcus – Dallas – Katies Bridal Gown

Bagdley Mischka – Bridesmaids Dresses

If you haven’t had enough watch the highlight reel from Katie & Charlie’s Fort Worth Wedding on New Years Eve!

Katie & Charlie – Winter Night Wedding Ceremony at Marty Leonard Chapel

January 20, 2016 Ceremony

We ended 2015 with one fun blowout of a party as we celebrated alongside Katie & Charlie at Marty Leonard Chapel and The Fort Worth Club. Before we could ring in the new year first we had to countdown to Conway and get these two married!

We kicked off the day at The Fort Worth club for preparations and some relaxing with the bridesmaids and groomsmen. The ladies were ready to party and sparkling from head to toe in their gold drape backed sequin gowns. Charlie, the sweetheart that he is, gave each of the bridesmaids a bottle of Creed Perfume, Love in White, with a hand written note on the back thanking them for being a part of their day. Every detail was perfect and thought out from the fabulous blue shoes Katie wore to the bejeweled clutch and the amazing sapphire ring borrowed from he groom’s Mother. When it was time to get dressed Katie just glowed. I love her classic and clean lined gown with a fun and textured flared skirt.

At the church we snuck in a few photos as the sun was setting outside. The ladies were so sophisticated in their fur stoles. Charlie and his guys were thankful for the cold though – it is so funny to me how guys are always hot! Whenever it is cold outside it seems like a blessing to the groom. Katie’s family had their childhood minister who baptized her fly in to perform the ceremony. By candlelight and romantic moody lighting the couple said their vows. Charlie cried a few tears and Katie was so radiant. It was such a pleasure to share this day with them.

Without this amazing team this wedding would not have been possible, thanks friendors!

Tami Winn Events – Planning, design & floral

Marty Leonard Chapel

Angie Williams – Hair & Makeup

Turquoise Video Productions

Forte Strings

Silver West Transportation

Paper Planet – Paper Products

Neiman Marcus – Dallas – Katies Bridal Gown

Bagdley Mischka – Bridesmaids Dresses

Shelby & Blake – Wedding Reception at The Fort Worth Club

August 26, 2015 Details

Love these two! So sweet how they are together and this moment just made my heart happy. As Blake’s Dad gave words of welcome and congrats, Blake stole this little kiss. I think it is kind of fascinating how as women, when we are kissed so sweetly on the forehead or cheek often respond with this smiley squishy face. I know I do! I think that is why it pulls at my heart, it is just a genuine happy reaction to being loved on.

Blake an Shelby had quite the party with an amazing band, fabulous floral and design and lots of fun. The details were gorgeous so I included many of their beautiful things! Scroll on to see fabulous linens, cakes, floral and more.

Thank you to the wedding professionals that made Shelby & Blake’s wedding so perfect:

Julie Eastman – Extraordinary Events & Design

Lush Couture Floral

Creme de la Creme Cakes

Drywater Band

Kleinfeld Brial Salon NYC

Adrianna Pappel – Bridesmaids Dresses

The Fort Worth Club

Turquoise Video

Paper Planet

Something You Makeup Artistry

La Tavola Fine Linens

Wildflower Linens

Inside Image Design – Lighting

Suite 206

It’s Your Night Entertainment – Photo Booth

May I Serve You

Taylors

Shag Carpet

To see more of this extraordinary day watch Shelby & Blake’s Fort Worth Club Wedding slide show:

Chelsea & Spencer – Wedding Reception at the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum

June 25, 2015 Details

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Chelsea & Spencer hosted their reception at The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth. We always love working there as the galleries are a super special treat to be able to photograph in. The couple walked the catwalk and down the grand stairs to the great hall at the Modern to kick off their reception with their first dance. The museum looked perfect with the soft pinks, whites and golds and I just loved the unique head table installation. After dinner and parent dances the band’s horn section led back into the cafe for a night of dancing and fun. Chelsea and Spencer spent much of the evening chatting up their guest, giving lots of hugs and never to far from each others sides. Congratulations you two! It was an amazing night and I am so happy we were able to be with you!
This was one beautiful wedding made possible by the following team of vendors:

Tami Winn Events

The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth

Creme de la Creme Cakes

De Ma Fille Bridal Salon – Bride & Bridesmaids Attire

Jos A Banks – Mens Wear

Paper Planet – Paper Products

Elle Films

Serenata Strings – Cocktail Music

Flock Together Photo Booth

Posh Couture Rentals

Stageworks

Suite 206 – Rentals

Beyond Lighting

Super Frog

Inside Out Band – Absolute Entertainment

Lip Service Makeup

Jennifer Florey – Hair

Want more? Check out the highlight slide show for this fab Fort Worth Modern Wedding:

Ashley & Derek – Wedding Reception at the Dallas Ritz Carlton

June 11, 2015 Moments

Rain is good luck they say and I believe it is true for Ashley & Derek. For their first look we had sunshine but it rained the rest of the day and when it does….make the most of it! In love with these rainy day photos we took right before this couple kicked off the party at The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dallas. After getting a little wet Ashley slipped into her second dress, a slinky beaded gown to party the night away! Emerald City kept the floor packed all night long and we had fun until our feet ached with this couple and their families. A good band gets the audience pumped and everyone had a great time singing along and even making some appearances on stage! Derek pulled out his horn abilities and played a little while Ashley (along with her Mom, brother and Derek’s brother!) all spent some time on the drums. It was really a unique night! The ballroom at the Ritz was transformed and made lively thanks to all of Ashley’s vendors! Here is a run down of all her fabulous professionals:

My Wedding Day Bliss – Beth Murdock

Emerald City Band

Neiman Marcus Bridal Salon

The Socially Write – Paper Products

Eleven 11 Salon

When it Clicks Video

Premier Transportation

Stems of Dallas

Absolute Entertainment – Lighting

Davids Bridal – Bridesmaids Attire

Al’s Formal Wear

I love photos and if you do too check out their highlight slide show for more of this Ritz Carlton Dallas Wedding!

Kelsey & Matthew – Wedding Reception at Aristide Event Center in Mansfield

September 28, 2012 Moments

Just look at those sweet faces all squishy and happy. How can you not just fall in love with this couple? After their very emotional preparations and ceremony it was time for some romantic portraits and a superb reception with dinner and dancing at Aristide Event Center. Their day was flawless and that could not have been accomplished with out a solid team of vendors lead by their wedding planner, Julie Eastman of Extraordinary Events.

Kelsey & Matt’s Vendor Team:

Julie Eastman of Extraordinary Events – Event Design and Coordination

Lush Couture Floral

Bliss Bridal – Brides Attire

Nordstrom – Bridesmaids Attire

Frosted Art – Cakes

City Kitchen Catering

Kess Salon – Make up and Hair

Here is their wedding highlights slide show with all my favorite moments: